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7 March 2006, (V.S. 2062, Fagan sud 8) Tuesday, Amdavad At 11.55 pm an earthquake of 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted the city of Amdavad. Swamishri was fast sleep at the time, but for safety from any aftershocks he was awakened. Till 1.00 am Swamishri sat in the mandir compound with sadhus and devotees. After chanting dhun and prayers Swamishri retired to bed.

11 March 2006 (V.S. 2062, Fagan sud 12) Saturday, Amdavad
In the evening assembly a drama ‘Padvuj Nathi’, depicting the dangers of fault-finding, was effectively performed in the presence of Swamishri. In his blessings Swamishri said, “Firstly, we must understand why we come to Satsang – to rid ourselves of our base nature and personal failings. One must always look at oneself first. When you feel that you are pure and spotless then you will see faults in others. But when you think that you want to become brahmarup then you should see what faults you have and make efforts to get rid of them.”

12 March 2006 (V.S. 2062, Fagan sud 13) Sunday, Amdavad
Swamishri performed the murti-pratishtha rituals of pujan and arti of murtis for hari mandirs in Nashville and Parsippany, USA

Living with Swamishri

3/6/2006 12:00:00 AM
Peace of Mind

On 6 March 2006, a high ranking office-bearer of the Lions Club in Amdavad met Swamishri at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Shahibaug, Amdavad. Being an active social worker he vented his frustration in resignation before Swamishri, “Despite offering so much services for society I do not have peace of mind!” Swamishri blessed him and advised, “Chant the name of God and pray, and you’ll get peace.”

Ahmedabad

3/8/2006 12:00:00 AM
Conditions for Eligibility

On 8 March 2006, Vipul Thakkar met Swamishri in Amdavad to seek his blessings. He informed and asked Swamishri, “Until now I have not made a guru. I ask you whether I am eligible to become your disciple?”
Swamishri answered, “You have come to take refuge in God therefore God will make you eligible. Follow the moral disciplines of Satsang and attend the satsang assembly regularly.” Thereafter Swamishri initiated him into Satsang.

Ahmedabad

3/11/2006 12:00:00 AM
Life's Goal

On 11 March 2006 in Amdavad, a spiritual seeker asked Swamishri, “What should my goal be?” Swamishri answered, “That God be pleased (upon you), to preserve culture and values (in one’s life), to become inclined towards bhakti for God and to strive for progress.”